The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work-related fatalities, as well as the number of people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, in 2015. Continue reading…
Under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, employers must provide health surveillance for employees if the risk assessment shows there is a risk to health from exposure to hand-arm vibration (HAV) from the use of hand-held power tools or Continue reading…
Clearly, employers are not only legally and duty bound to provide a safe working environment for their personnel, but they also want to reduce the possibility of any kind of illness that may lead to days off and loss of productivity. Continue reading…
One of the key factors influencing the health and safety of young people is simply being new to a job. The HSE says that workers new to a job are as likely to have an Continue reading…
In order to safeguard workers, the cause of occupational health risks must first be known. Once the main risks, which include musculo-skeletal disorders as well as potential complications caused by excessive dust and noise, are determined then Continue reading…
Avoid direct skin contact by substitution of the substance or introduction of tools or equipment to keep a safe working distance. Continue reading…
What are the effects of heat stress?
Heat stress can affect individuals in different ways, and some people are more susceptible to it than others.
Typical symptoms are: Continue reading…
Employers are required to evaluate risks to safety and health and take action to improve the level of protection given to workers. This process, the ‘Risk Assessment’ involves identifying hazards and assessing the associated risks. Continue reading…
